The Canadian government announced that a temporary 10 percent additional tax will be applied to canned vegetable imports in order to support domestic producers.
In the statement made by the Canadian Ministry of Finance, it was stated that the application, which is a temporary protection measure, aims to address the critical conditions and urgent problems faced by the Canadian canned vegetable industry.
In the statement, it was stated that the step aims to reduce the effects of trade deviation on domestic producers, ensure stability in market conditions and protect Canadian farmers and food processors.
In this context, it was reported that an additional tax of 10 percent will be applied to canned vegetable imports from around the world.
It was stated in the statement that the additional tax came into force as of today, and that the measure would be applied for a maximum of 200 days.
It was also reported that the Canadian International Trade Court continues its protection investigation into canned vegetable imports, which was initiated in March at the request of the government.
In the statement, it was stated that within the scope of the investigation, it was examined whether the increase in canned vegetable imports caused serious damage to the vegetable processing sector in Canada or whether it posed a threat of such damage.
It was stated in the statement that the court is expected to complete its investigations by September 9, and that if serious damage is detected, recommendations will be made regarding appropriate compensation measures.
In the statement, it was stated that if a negative decision is made regarding the damage assessment, the temporary protection measure will end as of the decision date.
It was also stated that within the scope of Canada’s international trade obligations, canned vegetable imports from the USA, Mexico, Israel, Chile and developing countries will be exempt from this temporary protection measure.
